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03-17-2004, 02:47 PM #1
(Bunny) Hopping
Basically for clearing annoying kerbs (You know, the ones that don't have the lowered section) I taught myself how to do a hop. I was just wondering what the 'official' technique for hopping is - the movie below shows that mine isn't exactly achieving much more than its original objective (it does clear kerbs quite effectively, at speed) What is your technique for high hopping?
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03-17-2004, 02:52 PM #2
There are basically two diferent types of hops - the bunny hop and the "J" hop.
The difference is mostly in the setup. With a bunny hop, you use your cranks (like popping a wheelie) then with your front wheel in the air and clear of the obstacle, you twist your wrists forward on the grips whils simultaneously "lifting " the rear of the bike by pulling up against the pedals. With a "J" hop, instead of setting up like a wheelie, you manual, then lift the bike's rear over the obstacle.
I don't know if this makes any sense at all. It's much easier to show someone that to provide a typewritten explaination.
With either technique, the higher you can loft your front wheel, the higher you can hop.Last edited by snow_slider; 03-17-2004 at 02:56 PM.
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03-17-2004, 04:15 PM #3
Why hop bunnies when you can just run over them?
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03-17-2004, 04:15 PM #4Registered User
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snow_slider - we've got to do some biking together this summer.
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03-17-2004, 04:18 PM #5have not
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Originally posted by Viva
Why hop bunnies when you can just run over them?
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03-17-2004, 04:22 PM #6
2 good ways to learn bunny hops IMO.
cheater way is to get clipless pedals. you'll be attched to the bike so all you have to do is pull up on your feet. (practice only pulling the back wheel off the ground) if your good you can bunny hop no-handed.
the better way is to get a small bmx bike or even a scooter or something. you can get the feel of lifting the bike off the ground with your hands and wrists. actually it's more of a suck up and then push forward motion. as you get better start wheeling into your hops like s.s said and you will be able to clear much higher.
my $.02
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03-17-2004, 04:39 PM #7Originally posted by hev
2 good ways to learn bunny hops IMO.
you can get the feel of lifting the bike off the ground with your hands and wrists. actually it's more of a suck up and then push forward motion. my $.02
The same kind of motion you would do before a jump.will work for food.
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03-18-2004, 07:03 AM #8
Big E said:
snow_slider - we've got to do some biking together this summer.
I have a buddy that offered to lead a ride out at Gambrill (in MD). The place is supposed to ROCK. I'll let you know when he's getting the ride together. Until then, we can always hit Fountainhead or Shaeffer Farm. I've been riding Le Tour de Basement all winter and am dying to get out on the trails.Of all the muthafuckas on earth, you the muthafuckest.
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03-18-2004, 04:03 PM #9Registered User
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Been riding the Tour de Knee Rehab - much less fun. Probably will have to slap on those shin/knee pads I bought cheap even for more relaxed rides as some insurance for breaking the knee cap.
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03-18-2004, 06:46 PM #10Originally posted by Bullet
They are easier to hop if they have a pancake on their head."if the city is visibly one of humankind's greatest achievements, its uncontrolled evolution also can lead to desecration of both nature and the human spirit."
-- Melvin G. Marcus 1979
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